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ACK 587A

2008 Volkswagen Caravan

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

20,228 mi
Last recorded20,228 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caravan46,253 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACK 587A
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravan
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 20,228 miles

screen washers need reseting

some free travel to h/brake

Fail 10 Jun 2015 20,224 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

serious engine oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2012 20,203 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 20,131 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 22 Jun 2011 20,109 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 16 Jun 2010 19,346 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Jun 2010 19,346 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 18,756 miles

Slight fluid leak from steering box

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Wear in offside suspension pivot front

Fail 26 May 2009 18,736 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight fluid leak from steering box

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Wear in offside suspension pivot front

Pass 13 Jun 2008 16,540 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

both mirrors very small

center rear flexi hose slightly chaffed

offside rear rear brake hose slightly twisted

Fail 10 Jun 2008 16,537 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

both mirrors very small

center rear flexi hose slightly chaffed

clutch pedal anti slip missing

offside rear rear brake hose slightly twisted

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravan?

Based on 3,825 MOT tests across 242 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,316
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 245
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 191
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 167
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 130
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 119
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ACK 587A is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravan in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 46,253 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ACK 587A, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ACK 587A registered?

ACK 587A is a 2008 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is ACK 587A safe to buy?

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